Electrician

Employer paid benefits - Medical, Dental, and Vision

Wage Compensation - Min: $ 31.77 Max: $51.51

As a Journeyman Electrician at GSHCS, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of critical electrical systems and components across the entire hospital facility. This includes, but is not limited to, maintaining and troubleshooting systems for heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, motors, fire alarms, and emergency generator equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Install, maintain, and enhance electrical systems and components, including fuses, lights, and wiring, to ensure uninterrupted hospital operations and patient safety.
• Inspect, test, and diagnose issues with electrical systems and components promptly to minimize downtime and mitigate risks
• Perform all electrical work in strict adherence to national and local electrical codes, blueprints, and industry standards, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Calibrate equipment to provide specifications, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
• Perform preventative maintenance on electrical systems and components to extend asset life and prevent failures.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical problems, identify root causes, and make timely and effective repairs.
• Complete all required documentation for repairs, service information, and maintenance activities accurately and thoroughly.
• Maintain adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts to ensure readiness for all electrical tasks.

• Support the hospital's mission, vision, and values by consistently adhering to policies and procedures.
• The employee supports the hospital mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in required education for DNV programs as applicable to position (reference program education curriculum).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education

                Required: High school diploma or equivalent

    Preferred: NA               

Licenses/ certifications/ registrations

                  Required: Valid State issued Driver’s License required. Oregon Journeyman Electrician license required. 

                  Preferred: Completion of an electrician program at a technical or trade school preferred.

Experience

                     Required: 5 years of experience ensuring the safe and reliable operation of critical electrical systems in a healthcare environment.

                Preferred: NA

Other:

• Thorough knowledge of electrical codes (e.g., NEC), blueprints, schematics, and industry standards relevant to healthcare facilities.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for complex electrical systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, fire alarms, and emergency power generators.
• Proficiency in the use of various electrical testing equipment and tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from technical manuals, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe environment and strict adherence to all safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of hospital safety policies, procedures, and emergency response plans (fire, disaster).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and implement improvements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders including co-workers, contractors, patients/families, physicians, and hospital administration.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and self-development through training and participation in relevant activities.
• Strict adherence to all GSHCS policies, procedures, professional dress code, and ethical standards.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all patients and hospital information, in full compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Ability to promote a healing environment by contributing to a peaceful, orderly, and clean facility.
• Ability to take evening and weekend calls on a rotating basis.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and sensory functions described below are essential to the successful performance of this position. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The position requires sufficient auditory ability to detect and respond to various sounds, including patient alarms and verbal communication. Clear and effective communication is essential, as is the ability to interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members. Visual acuity is necessary for observing patient conditions, reading documentation and monitors, and distinguishing colors for clinical purposes, such as identifying medications or safety indicators. Tactile perception is also important for assessing physical characteristics such as temperature, size, shape, or texture during patient care. Motor coordination is required for reaching, grasping, handling, and performing fine motor tasks necessary for the use of medical equipment and procedures. The position also involves occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling when assisting patients or accessing equipment. Walking and standing are typically continuous throughout the shift. The role requires the ability to lift to 50 pounds independently and involves frequent pushing, pulling, carrying, or repositioning of objects or patients weighing up to 25 pounds. There may also be occasional lifting or transferring of objects weighing over 100 pounds, with the expectation that appropriate lifting techniques, mechanical aids, or team assistance will be used to ensure safety. May to sit for long periods of time.

Working Conditions:

This position is performed primarily in an indoor healthcare environment, such as a hospital, clinic, or long-term care facility. While the work setting is protected from outdoor weather conditions, it may be subject to variable indoor temperatures. The role involves frequent exposure to infectious and contagious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment, with the expectation that all staff follow appropriate safety protocols and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

The health care environment can be fast-paced and unpredictable, requiring the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, including high-pressure or emergency situations. The work setting also involves multiple simultaneous demands and varying levels of noise due to medical equipment, staff activity, and patient needs.